Symantec backup exec™ 2012 oem faq – Dell PowerVault DL2200 User Manual

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Symantec Backup Exec™ 2012 OEM FAQ

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19. What encryption formats does Backup Exec™ 2012 support?

Backup Exec addresses data security requirements by providing and supporting a variety of data encryption methods
across the network or to storage devices including:

FAQ: Backup and Disaster Recovery

AES 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and 256-bit AES

Hardware encryption using the T10 standard requires 256-bit AES

FIPS validated 256-bit AES encryption (CMVP validation)

Support for LT0 4 T10 Encryption configurations

BitLocker Encryption Support

20. Can I try Backup Exec™ 2012 for free?

Absolutely. Symantec offers FREE 60-day trial ware for Backup Exec. To download your free 60-day fully

functional copy of Backup Exec, visit: www.backupexec.com/trybe

Please note: the following agents and options are not available for trial evaluation:

Backup Exec Central Admin Server Option

Backup Exec File System Archiving Option

Backup Exec Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option

Backup Exec SAN Shared Storage Option

Advanced Disk Backup Option

Symantec Desktop Laptop Option

21. I am an existing Backup Exec customer. How do I evaluate non-licensed agents and

options?

A feature within Backup Exec allows customers who have already purchased Backup Exec to evaluate most non-
licensed Backup Exec agents or options available, free for 60 days. To activate non-licensed agents and options,
select the “Options for Evaluation” section of the component tree in the management console. Each agent/option
has its own 60 day evaluation clock which starts when it is first utilized in a backup session.
For more information please visit: http://dell.symantec.com/backup-exec-2012

22. I want to learn more about Backup Exec™ 2012. What resources do you recommend?

The Backup Exec web site is a great starting point and is also the most comprehensive resource for all things
related to the Backup Exec portfolio. This website includes links to virtual product tours, FREE 60-day trial ware,
promotional offers, discussion forums and much more. Visit: www.backupexec.com.

In addition, the Backup Exec support website www.backupexec.com/support along with Backup Exec’s online user
community http://www.symantec.com/connect/backup-and-archiving offers comprehensive resources from “how to”
to “best practice” guides.

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